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CBDT Draft: 50% HRA Relief Extended to 4 More Cities in 2026 Tax Rules
Salaried taxpayers in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, and Ahmedabad are set to gain significantly from the latest CBDT draft on Income Tax Rules 2026. By classifying these cities as high-cost rental...
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Indian Stock Market Opens Lower: Sensex Down 800+ Points
The Indian equity markets opened on a somber note this Friday, the last trading day of the week, as the Sensex tumbled over 800 points in early deals, reflecting heightened investor caution. Starting...
Second Phase of Mineral Block Auctions Kicks Off to Boost Exploration
In a strategic push towards mineral self-sufficiency, Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy initiated the second round of exploration license auctions for mineral blocks. Held in New Delhi, the event...
Scindia: BharatNet Connects 2.14 Lakh Villages, Revolutionizes Rural Internet
In a major boost to rural digitalization, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced that BharatNet has successfully connected 2.14 lakh gram panchayats, significantly narrowing India's digital...
Precious Metals Crash Gold at 1,55,650 Silver Down Sharp
In a welcome breather for investors and jewellers, gold and silver prices tumbled across Indian markets on Thursday. The India Bullion and Jewellers Association reported a steep Rs 1,672 decline in...
Stock Market Basics: Decoding Weekly and Monthly F&O Expiry
India's equity markets are buzzing with unprecedented retail participation, ushering in innovative trading products. Central to F&O trading is the expiry mechanism—weekly or monthly—that dictates...
IT Sector Bloodbath Pulls Sensex Down 558 Points
Indian equities ended the Thursday session in negative territory, with a brutal selloff in IT stocks triggering a broad market decline. The benchmark Sensex plunged 558.72 points (0.66%) to close at...
Tech Breakthroughs: India's Key to Global Influence
In the high-stakes game of international diplomacy, technology is the ultimate currency. For India to elevate its global standing, a massive leap in advanced tech is essential. An insightful piece...
Hindustan Unilever Q3 FY26: Core Profit Falls 30%
In a mixed bag of quarterly results, Hindustan Unilever (HUL) disclosed on Thursday that its profit from ongoing operations plummeted 30% year-over-year to Rs 2,118 crore in the third quarter of FY26...